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Research suggests mosquitoes remember, avoid pesticide odors
No one likes dealing with mosquitoes. As potential vectors of diseases, controlling mosquito populations is an important aspect of human health. As reported in Scientific Reports, new research from … more
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The State Parks Amendment is the only amendment on the May 24 ballot. To accommodate modern motorhomes and camping equipment, many sites will be upgraded to 50-amp electrical service. On the banks of Lake Martin, Wind Creek State Park has a huge campground but very few cabins.
Gov. Ivey asks for a 'yes' on State Parks Amendment
Alabama boasts some of the most beautiful and highest-rated state parks in the nation. To maintain that beauty and integrity, a funding mechanism will be on the May 24 ballot.The State Parks … more
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Gulf Orthopaedics adds orthopedic traumatologist R. Miles Hulick, M.D.
R. Miles Hulick, M.D., orthopedic traumatologist, joins Gulf Orthopaedics from Ascension's Bay Medical Center in Panama City, Florida.Gulf Orthopaedics is the area's newest orthopedic practice … more
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Once a year FFA students at Baldwin County High School learn to shear a sheep.
Baldwin County High School's FFA students sharpen skills with sheep shearing day
Baldwin County High School's FFA students learned about shearing sheep and the wool they produce with a hands-on lesson recently.The school has one "Gulf Coast" hair sheep on campus as part of its … more
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Fairhope council is updating laws for right-of-way work
FAIRHOPE — Contractors and property owners doing work that affects sidewalks and other public rights-of-way will have more regulations under ordinance changes being considered by the Fairhope … more
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Voters in the Daphne High School feeder pattern will go to the polls Aug. 30 to decide if their area will become the fourth Baldwin County district to increase property taxes by three mills to provide more money for local education.
Daphne school tax vote planned Aug. 30
DAPHNE — Daphne area voters will go to the polls Aug. 30 to decide if they will increase property taxes to provide more support for local schools. The Daphne City Council voted Monday, May … more
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Orange Beach School Board members are working on plans to set up the new school system by July 1.
Orange Beach preparing policies, staffing for new school system
ORANGE BEACH — City School Board members are working out staffing for the new municipal school system when the split from Baldwin County takes place in July. more
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The city of Gulf Shores is working on plans to replace the police station that is more than 40 years old with a new Justice Center.
Gulf Shores starts plans for new Justice Center
GULF SHORES — City officials are taking the first steps to replace the police station built about 40 years ago. more
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An artist's rendering shows plans for 12 new pickleball courts to be built at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex.
Gulf Shores building 12 pickleball courts
GULF SHORES — A joint effort by the city of Gulf Shores and Gulf Shores/Orange Beach Tourism to enhance local recreation and sports tourism will bring 12 new pickleball courts to the area. more
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Pictured here, from left: Jason Clabo, The Wharf general manager; Anna Danish, The Wharf social media manager; Gabrielle Napier, The Wharf sponsorship director; Denver Persinger, Scholarship recipient; and JamieDay Montgomery, The Wharf PR + content manager.
Spanish Fort High School senior awarded $10,000 scholarship from The Wharf
ORANGE BEACH — Denver Persinger, a senior at Spanish For High School, was awarded the second-ever The Wharf Scholarship, worth $10,000. He plans to attend the University of Denver in Colorado, … more
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Stapleton residents take part in a community meeting to discuss options to protect their community from annexation.
Stapleton residents want landmark district protections
STAPLETON — With cities expanding on three sides, Stapleton residents said they are continuing efforts to protect the identity of their unincorporated community. more
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Kristy Eubanks and John Boyle have treasured their human interactions along the route.
2 Baldwin County friends 2,212 miles into epic bike tour across United States
Two Baldwin County friends have traveled 2,212 miles in 55 days (as of May 10) on an epic bike tour across the United States.Kristy Eubanks and John Boyle dipped their rear tire in the Pacific Ocean … more
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The seven remaining contestants listen as host Jeff Probst explains the immunity challenge.
Hunger takes hold of Baldwin County native Jonathan Young this week on “Survivor” season 42
Seven contestants remain at the onset of week 10 but the “Survivor” season 42 contestants are hungry for food and the $1 million prize that is just weeks away. The power continues to … more
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For the first time since 2007, the Robertsdale Golden Bears earned a spot in the state finals after they took second in the Regional Championship last weekend in Gulf Shores.
State titles on the line on the diamond
The double-elimination state tournaments on the softball and baseball diamonds that started earlier this week feature four local softball teams and one local baseball team. more
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The Daphne Trojans claimed the AHSAA Class 7A State Championship for their first Blue Map trophy in program history with a 2-0 win over Oak Mountain Saturday, May 14, in Huntsville.
Bayside, Daphne boys hoist state soccer titles
The Bayside Academy Admirals (Class 1-3A) and Daphne Trojans (Class 7A) captured boys’ soccer state championships last weekend in Huntsville. more
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Brown inks commitment
Bayside Academy senior Logan Brown signed his National Letter of Intent to play baseball for the Lurleen B. Wallace Community College Saints in Andalusia during a May 11 ceremony. more
Students in the Gulf Shores High School Band console one another after a car accident in the city's 2017 Mardi Gras Parade injured twelve of the band's members.
Gulf Shores parade lawsuit continues
GULF SHORES – One of the lawsuits over injuries sustained in a 2017 Gulf Shores Mardi Gras parade is continuing after a judge rejected a motion to dismiss the case, the lawyer for the families filing the complaint said. more
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Daphne Elementary School counselor Rebecca Johnson was named the Alabama Counselor of the Year by the Alabama School Counselor Association.
Daphne Elementary School counselor named Alabama School Counselor of the Year
DAPHNE — Rebecca Johnson, a school counselor at Daphne Elementary School, has been named the Alabama School Counselor of the Year by the Alabama School Counselor Association.Johnson has … more
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Gulf Shores senior Charlie Hollis was one of 26 Alabama wrestlers bestowed with the National Wrestling Coaches Association and U.S. Marine Corps' Character & Leadership All-American Award.
Wresters earn All-American honor
Seniors William Rainer (Bayshore Christian), Charlie Hollis (Gulf Shores) and David Latimer (Robertsdale) as well as junior Ben Shaw (Fairhope) were all recognized with the Leadership & Character All-American Award. more
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Heaton, Komyati claim individual golf state championships
Bayshore Christian School’s Michael Heaton (Class 1-2A) and Bayside Academy’s Cole Komyati (Class 3A) claimed individual state titles at the AHSAA golf championships in Owens Cross Roads earlier this week. more
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